Role Purpose
To manage the professional delivery of corporate governance across GEDU, providing high-quality service for the Board of Directors, Executive Boards, and the Standing Committees, and assisting the Head of Governance with ongoing process development.
Responsibilities
* Lead planning and coordination of the Governance calendar.
* Ensure reporting deadlines are met in line with Boards and Committee terms of reference.
* Provide high-quality advice and guidance on governance.
* Provide secretariat support to senior boards and committees, ensuring quality and timeliness of agendas and minutes.
* With the Head of Governance, lead elections to senior committees.
* Promote risk management best practice throughout the organisation.
* Take on special projects or assist the Head of Governance as required.
* Communicate effectively between the Governance Team and GEDU Institutions, Directors, and senior members.
* Work closely with the Head of Governance and senior leadership to ensure regulatory compliance is met.
* Act as liaison between corporate and academic governance teams.
* Line manage and support the Governance Officer.
* Develop a network of influence with senior GEDU officers and external peers.
* Provide written and oral reports to the Head of Governance, CEO and other senior staff.
* Maintain governance registers and ensure reviews and approvals as needed.
Essential Skills and Experience
* Excellent understanding of HE governance, including academic and corporate governance.
* Excellent written skills.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Excellent organisational skills.
* Willingness to travel to UK and European campuses.
Desirable Skills and Experience
* Governance‑related qualifications or willingness to work towards them.
* Knowledge or experience in risk management.
Other Information
* Commitment to GEDU values and regulations, including equal opportunities policy.
* Commitment to GEDU’s Social, Economic and Environmental responsibilities and minimising environmental impact.
* Health and safety responsibilities to ensure a safe and secure working environment.
Role Dimensions
* Direct Reports: Yes
* Travel: Yes
* Budget Responsibility: No
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